Friday, October 16, 2009

Prowling at the 1st Midnight Madness Blog Hop!

Welcome to Prowling at the 1st Midnight Madness Blog Hop. Here at Midnight Madness we are celebrating “you” our players with a fun and exciting blog hop. We have TWENTY FIVE exciting prizes to give away. As a matter of fact, here is the list of how we are giving away these prizes:
One Grand prize random drawing valued at $100
350th BRAND NEW Sketch Player SPECIAL Prize valued at $50
11 “Cards from the Crypt” (picked by our DT members from MMSC archives)
12 random Package winners drawn
You have until Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12 p.m. Midnight EST to leave your name in Mr. Linky at Priscilla’s Midnight Madness Blog to be eligible for the prizes. Prize winners will be notified at the end of the week.
If you would like to be entered in Prowling at the 1st Midnight Madness Blog Hop prizes and you DO NOT have a blog, you still can participate. You will have to follow the directions below……..

1. Leave a comment on the Midnight Madness Blog Hop comment section with your email address, first name and last name initial.
2. Link up to Mr. Linky with first name and last name initial and in the URL space enter this address http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/

In order to have a chance at winning any of the prizes, you must gather a secret phrase along the Blog Hop. Each Design Team Member will have a particular word or words listed on their blog and as long as you visit them in order, you will have the secret phrase at the end. If you are picked as a Prize winner you will be contacted by email and you must email back the secret phrase WITH IN 48 HOURS to claim your prize. If by any chance the 350th BRAND NEW player or any of the “Cards from the Crypt” winners are not claimed, then those prizes will be added to the random winners drawn. To start off, you must begin at Pricilla’s Midnight Madness Blog! If you have not started there, I suggest you go back and begin again . . . you don’t want to miss out on the Prizes! If you have arrived from Chris' blog then you are on the correct course. If you want a chance to win you will have to follow the instruction listed above. Thank you and have fun on the Hop.
Meet the Midnight Madness Design Team
We thought it would be fun to feature in this section of our blog hop something to help you get to know the design team members and for us to get to know you. We have all chosen some questions with answers we wanted to share with you, our valued challenge players, about ourselves. You are welcomed to leave a comment here at my blog and tell us something about you. So here are some interesting things about me!
1. Where do you get most of your inspiration from?
Anything in nature whether it's the formation and shading of the clouds or the reflections on the ocean, watching a sunset....what is naturally occuring in our world is always inspiring to me. I also get inspiration from other crafters and childrens books.
2. Is there a specific time of day when your best creations are made and is there a particular food/drink item you just have to have with you?
I like to use my creativity in the mornings because I function best at that time, and my brain is clearer during the morning hours....even after very little sleep!!! I usually have a cup of coffee alongside and once in a while Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate!!!!!
3. If your house was on fire and you could run in and save ONE CRAFT ITEM, what would that be?
That would be a toss up between my sewing machine and my Big Shot. (I've only had my big shot for a month, but I love it)....so it would probably be the Big Shot. OR if I could run fast enough maybe I'd be able to grab both!!!! LOL
4. Tell us something about you that would probably surprise us!
I'm a wall flower!!!! I'm extremely shy and fear speaking in groups or in public! Yet I was an elementary teacher until my son was born!!!
5. What would you love to find at a yard sale?
A box full of dies to use with my Big Shot, a box full of ribbons and charms, or handmade envelopes.......I'm always draging my feet when it comes to my envelopes!!!!
6. If you could do something dangerous just once, with no risk - what would you do?
Probably sky diving......but I have a fear of heights!!!
7. Whom do you aspire to be like?
This may sound strange but the late Princess Diana...she was another Mother Teresa....a person who reached out to people to lend a helping hand, to make people feel important no matter what their position in life. She had the most amazing aura about her that people just felt loved in her presence. Not to mention her taste for fashion!!
8. What makes you laugh the hardest?
My son and the things he comes up with. For a 5 year old he has an amazing imagination!
9. Would you be likely to survive alone in the wilderness?
I'd probably be alright until night time!!! Then my imagination would get the better of me!!!
Cards from the Crypt
For something a little fun to honor our Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Players we thought we would go back into the Crypt of archived challenges and pick some of our favorites to feature here. Our winners will need to do the blog hop and collect a word from each of the blogs to collect the winning phrase and place their name in Mr. Linky at Priscilla’s Midnight Madness Blog! We will email you when we verify that you have entered your name in Mr. Linky, you will need to email back the phrase in order to qualify for your prize. Even if your card has been chosen from the Crypt you are still eligible for the Grand Prize and Random Drawings.
I chose Lyn's card from Spyders Corner

http://spyder-spyderscorner.blogspot.com/2009/09/midnight-fright.html

Lyn is such a talented lady with a wicked sense of humor! She is always such a warm spirit with a true appreciation for her followers, each and every one of them! I chose Lyn's card because she found the sketch to be a real challenge to complete. I admire that she didn't give up on the sketch and produced such a cute Haunted House card.
Here is my Project
I decided to make a little Thanksgiving Thank you gift set for someone who had perhaps made something special for the Thanksgiving dinner, or helped with all the preparations. I chose my very first Magnolia stamp, Tilda from the Autumn 2008 series and colored her in prismacolor pencils. I made a pillow box and filled it with candles, a wooden purse filled with Hershey's kisses, a note card box and little wagon to carry the pumpkin! The pumpkin I painted and chalked, added some gems, leaves and ribbons. This gift set could also be used for a special teacher! Apart from looking in pictures, it's really difficult to remember what Fall/Autumn is like....living in Miami everything is green year round, so I decided to use softer Fall colors for my project. I hope you get a little inspiration from my creations.
Project recipe:Magnolia stamp - Tilda - Fall 2008, Beautiful Prima flowers from Sue McMahon's store on my side bar, papers by DCWV Rustic stack, notecard box tutorial is from SCS and the cute little wagon was from a tutorial on the Scor-Pal website (I tweaked it quite a bit and enlarged the measurements), pumpkin on the wagon is from Martha Stewart. Gems and ribbons are from Michael's.
Revealing the Word for the Secret Phrase
Thank you for playing in our weekly challenges and for all your support each week. We love showing off our creations to you and visiting your blogs each week to see what you have created We hope you are enjoying this special Blog Hop and that you are finding something new along the way. Thanks for joining us today!
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WOULD LIKE TO SEE A CLOSEUP OF MY PROJECT PLEASE SEE THE POST BELOW! I'M NOT SURE WHY THE PHOTOS WON'T ENLARGE ON THIS POST!

69 comments:

  1. Cute card and FANTASTIC creations...just gorgeous!

    Off to my next stop! : )

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  2. I loved reading your interview and just loved your Card from the Crypt choice. Spyder is so deserving!!!!

    Your creations are so gorgeous girl!!! Wish I could see them up closer. They hard to see in the picture.

    Great post my friend!!

    Have a great day!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  3. Please let me correct my missed word. Sorry!! They ARE hard to see in the picture. Yikes! Need to proofread before posting.

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  4. Charlotte: WOW, awesome projects. The wagon is superb...an eye popper!!! The Tilda's are as sweet as can be. I love it all!!! Great job!

    Hugs,
    Carol

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  5. Charlotte - you are amazing! I love that Tilda and she has never looked better! Your projects are just too cute - I love the colours and the embellishments - it all comes together to beautifully!! Well done! Thank you for always inspiring!! {{{hugs}}}

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  6. Oh my gosh your designs are just incredible. You did a terrific job with your "thank"ful creations. I love Tildas. Your photo is so pretty with the fall light behind it.. I am a wallflower too..I hate it sometimes. Thanks for sharing your talents..

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  7. Your projects are sooo beautiful...each one is full of amazing details and your coloring is AWESOME!!! BTW, I hate getting up in front to groups, too!!!!

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  8. Oh my, you have made so many wonderful projects, I love them all and how creative they all are. The candle bag, wagon and and and, love the colors and embellishments, fabulous job. Jane

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  9. such wonderful projects, love them all

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  10. I'm in AWE with your creations...especially the little wagon....gorgeous!

    Abby:)

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  11. OH my these are gorgeous i especially love the pumpkin on the wagon.
    Trish (-:

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  12. OMgosh... all your creations are incredible!!! I've never seen anything as cute as that pumkin coach!!! Love them all!!! Loved reading your interview too! Great choice of card from the crypt! What a fun hop this has been! Hugs!

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  13. OMG i love the pumpkin carriage, that is just over the top!!!!

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  14. Absolutely gorgeous creations!! The magical pumpkin carriage took my breath away. So beautiful!

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  15. Charlotte, I love your soft fall colors so much! This is SO me! The little pumpkin wagon reminds me of Cinderella's coach (after midnight of course!) Your creativity just amazes me! It's all so beautiful. :) Michelle

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  16. Wooow, your creations are amazing! I love them.
    Magda x

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  17. Your projects are just Gorgeous.
    I got eye strain from staring at them for so long. Wish I could see close ups of the details.
    They are amazing!

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  18. Charlotte: Your blog hop projects are just AWESOME!! The little box is my favorite as I love pretty gift wrapping!! Such beautiful embellishments and details. Your soft color palette is just so lovely!! The pumpkin carriage is just soooo cute!! Great job!!

    Phyllis BlogLess MMDesign Team Member

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  19. I have never seen more precious Fall decorations than yours. Your attention to detail is amazing. Unbelievable!

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  20. fabulous creations, I love them all
    x

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  21. Lovely projects, Tilda looks really cute!
    Hugs
    Hazel

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  22. Love the pumpkin carriage! It is so elegant and beautiful.

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  23. Your projects are so gorgeous!!! Love the pumpkin carriage!

    Mary

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  24. Fantastic job thanks for sharing

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  25. Fabulous creations. You did an awesome job on your project, love them all.

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  26. Your projects are just divine!! I love that tiny box with the big flower on top! TFS a little bit about yourself too :)

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  27. I adore the pumpkin carriage. That is too sweet.
    Thanks for the fun

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  28. Charlotte my dear! Wowzers! You make me want to buy more supplies and stamps and craft, craft, craft! My gosh! Everything is truly BEAUTIFUL!!! And the pumpkin carriage?! (sigh) ... love, love love!!! I can't say enough of what you've created! It's all so darling! My socks are on the floor ... you've knocked them off! LOL!
    Hugs 2 You my friend,
    Elise

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  29. VERY INSPIRING!! Each and every one of your creations is just STUNNING! Love them all...your colors and creativity are fantastic! :) Thank you for inspiring all of us! I love my Cuttlebug--that's one items I'd have a hard time creating without :)

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  30. I love, love, love your project! The carriage especially!!!

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  31. Everything you made is gorgeous!!

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  32. My dear Charlotte~~ OH MY GOODNESS---STUNNING creations. I do and always will love your work--Are you an artist?? Very nice crypt card and gesture!!
    Thanks and blessings
    Mary Lou

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  33. How can these gorgeous creations be made???? These projects are so amazingly made. I LOVE the little pumpkin carriage, it's such a cutie!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  34. Oh how I wish you were last in the hop, Charlotte! I want to just stay here and gaze at these amazing, stunning works of art that you have created. I can never get enough of looking at your work. I am just drooling all over my keyboard. I so admire your talent. You are also a very sweet, caring and treasured friend that I feel so blessed to have come to know through the MMSC. Thank you for always being so supportive in so many ways. You never know whose life you will touch with just a few caring words. After reading your "get to know you" section, I realize that we have many more things in common. It's no wonder we get along so well.

    Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I have enjoyed being here and will be back to look at them again :)

    Hugs and blessings to you!
    Carolyn

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  35. Your creations are just gorgeous!! Great card from the crypt!

    Sandy x

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  36. What an awesome cration and love that card from the crypt!

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  37. LOVE all your "soft colored" fall creations... love the touch of vintage you add!! Your crypt card is an excellent choice ... very creative!!
    You ladies sure know how to through a party!! I'm having such a great time getting to know each of you a little more! Great fun!!

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  38. Oh my, these are soo.... gorgeous, I just love everything about them. What a talent you have, thanks for sharing.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  39. What can I say....awesome projects...you are extremely talented..thanks for sharing!!! Love your choice of Lyn's card, too.

    Hugs,
    Terry

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  40. Wow, your projects are wonderful. I love the box and the wagon (too cute!). Keep up the great work =)

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  41. That carriage is adorable! Great job!

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  42. The card you chose from the Archives is beautiful. Your projects are all elegantly beautiful and inspiring. What lucky recipients!

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  43. What a gorgeous set you made! I'd be happy to bring something for Thanksgiving dinner to get those beautiful handmade items! I love the card you picked from the crypt too. Very spooky!

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  44. Charlotte. All your creations are incredible. I just love the pumpkin wagon the best..Loz

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  45. I love your take on the holiday decorations--that cart is great!

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  46. Woah, what awesome projects and the wagon is stunning!

    xx,
    nunt

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  47. OMG Stunning, amazing, incredible, and any other adjective you want to add sums up these fab creations - that wagon is just the best.
    Beccy x

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  48. Super projects! Even though I don't like the cold, I would not want to forget the fall colors. lol I like the crunch of the leaves, too.

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  49. Hi Charlotte

    Great card from the crypt - way to go Spyder.
    Your creations are absolutely stunning.

    Ali x

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  50. Oh Charolotte these are all fabulous!!!! I love the punpkin wagon!! and the Tilda card, everything is (as always ) just perfect!!Oh and thank you soo much for choosing my card!! (Please delete my email!! I think I've worked out how to do this now!!! And my laptop has just died so I'm using hubby's!)
    ((Lyn)))

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  51. Wow, what a lovely Tilda card and box and wagon, so creative and lovely coloring! And I am sure, since you have two hands, if you grabbed the sewing machine and big shot, you could save them both. Five year olds do have great imagination, don't they?

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  52. Amazing projects!! Wow! You are very talented!

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  53. Magazine worthy and over the top FABULOUS!!
    You shy?? Never ;)Thank you for making the hop a success :)

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  54. Just an awesome 'Thank You' set you have created. Any recipient would adore this. Also, good choice from the CRYPT with Lyn's card.

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  55. Lovely projects- I love the coach the pumpkin is on- all of the projects are awesome!

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  56. Wow! Your projects are amazing. I just love that little wagon!

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  57. I love everything, but your Pumpkin Carriage is adorable. And anything Cadbury is my downfall too! Thank you for your giveaway!

    Cassandra V.
    cvansyckle@gmail.com

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  58. Hi
    All of your creation are simply sweet :) Everyone should appreciate the efford you've put in lovely pupkin wagon. Looks like it is waiting for a Cinderella

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  59. great projects, I'll have to come back to take a long look

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  60. I want to thankyou so much for adding the close-up photos of your projects because that little Tilda is just adorable in her Fall outfit and your projects!! I just adore the way you've put everything together!! This has been so much fun you girls are putting on here!! I'm having fun!! TFS!! off to continue the hop....

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  61. Gorgeous coloring on these Tildas!

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  62. OH MY GOSH!!! This is breathtakingly stunning, I love the set you've made, wonderful coordination of soft fall colours and Magnolia image and expert paper craftswomanship with that carriage and box, WOWIE!! You just blew my mind a little bit!! Incredible!!

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  63. OMGosh these are all soooo very BEAUTIFUL!!! YOu did an amazing job on the cart for the pumpkin tooo, how sweet!!! Love everything!1
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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Hugs,
Charlotte
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